Short division DLO

 For maths, we had to choose something we couldn't do and learn how to do it. After that, we learnt how to do it and made a DLO (Digital Learning Object) with a partner. I was away when we made the DLO, so I was lucky Miro H did it. Once I got back, I helped finish it though.

I enjoyed getting to learn how to do short division as I used to be able to do it but I couldn't anymore. I didn't find this activity challenging, as it was easy to understand. To be BTB (Better Than Before) we could have added how to do division with remainders because we both knew how to do that.

Paralympic maths - Question 3

 For maths, we have to do the paralympic maths question cards. For the third day, we had to look at the swimming results from different categories, and sort them from fastest to slowest.

I enjoyed getting to sort them because it was easy. I didn't find this challenging. To be BTB (Better Than Before) I could have typed my answers for the first row (S12, S10, S13, S9, S11) so they were easier to read.

Paralympic Maths - Question 1

 For Maths we had to complete two challenge cards. This is my post for the first card, as I need a partner for the second card. On the challenge card there was a question we had to answer: What other information could you use to create a graph? You could make a graph about transportation, pets, eye colour, nationality.

I enjoyed getting to make the graph as making graphs is fun. I didn't find it challenging because google sheets make everything really easy to use. To be BTB (Better Than Before), I could have made it on paper.

Questions for Dr. Ashley Bloomfield and Jacinda Ardern

 Today we had to write five questions about lockdown and the delta variant, we would ask Jacinda Ardern or Dr. Ashley Bloomfield if we had the chance. I found this very boring because I couldn't think of many questions.

1. Why didn't we keep our borders closed? We would have never got the delta variant then.

2. Why is the delta variant so contagious?

3. How exactly does the vaccination work?

4. How long until NZ is fully vaccinated?

5. When will lockdown end?

Olympic Research

 Because the Olympics have just happened, we did a research on one of the countries competing in the Olympics. Mrs. Gibson gave us all a letter (I got 'M') and we had to research a country beginning with that letter. I chose the Marshall Islands.

I enjoyed getting to draw the black-footed cat, though I think it looked nicer in the sketch. I found it challenging to find interesting facts. To be BTB (Better Than Before) I could make the words easier to read.

Word of the Week - Week One

 After we did our reciprocal reading, we had to do Word of the Week. Word of the Week, or WotW for short, is when you are given three words and you have to answer questions about the word you chose. This week the words were 'gaze', 'personification', and 'juxtaposition'. I chose juxtaposition. The questions you have to answer are:

 - What is your word?

 - What do YOU think the word means?

 - What does the word really mean?

 - Synonyms of your word?

 - Antonyms of your word?

 - Your word in a sentence?

 - [Insert picture of your word here]

I enjoyed getting to look at photos of juxtaposition because they were all very interesting. I found it challenging to put the word in a sentence and I'm not sure if how I used it is correct or not. To be BTB (Better Than Before) I could find more antonyms.

The fantasy, the ideal, the reality

 For T-shaped literacy, we had to watch a video and write about five jobs we liked. We had to write pros, cons, training required, and why I might suit us. The jobs I choose were digital artist, animater, teacher, middle-distance athlete, and veternarian.

I enjoyed writing about most of the jobs. I found it challenging to write the pros of being a teacher because there aren't many. To be BTB (Better Than Before) I could add more detail to why they all suit me.

Digital artist:

Pros:

• I can do art, which I love!

• I can work from home and when I’m sick

• A qualification is not necessary, but preferred

Cons:

• Sometimes I’ll get art block

• I’ll spend a lot of time looking at computers

• Finding a client is hard

Training:

• None

Why it suits me:

• I enjoy art

• I don’t procrastinate much

• I am good at art

Animator:

Pros: 

• I get to do art

• I can work for movie companies

• Pay is high

• I get to work from home

Cons:

• Animation is frustrating

• I’ll spend EVEN more time looking at computers

• Finding a company to work for will be hard

Training:

• Degree in computer animation

Why it suits me:

• I enjoy art/animation

• I’m good with editing to create animation

Middle distance athlete:

Pros:

• I get a lot of exercise

• I could go to the olympics

Cons:

• Running is tiring

• Travel and equipment needed is expensive

Training:

• Practice in running

Why it suits me:

• I enjoy middle distance running

• I have good stamina

Teacher:

Pros:

• I can help children

• I get to do maths

Cons:

• People can be rowdy and annoying

• I’ll spend a lot of time at work

Training:

• A specialist subject degree followed by a one-year Graduate Diploma of Teaching or a Master of

• Teaching

• Bachelor of Education 

• Bachelor of Teaching conjoint degree

Why it suits me:

• I’m fairly academic

• I enjoy teaching my sister

Veterinarian:

Pros:

• You get to work with animals

• Good pay

• I can do what I like

Cons:

• I might have to get up early in the morning

• May get bitten/kicked/scratched

Training:

• Knowledge of animals and animal diseases

• Animal-handling skills

• Knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology and biology

• Knowledge of biochemistry, microbiology and parasitology

• Skill in treating animals with medicines and performing surgery

• Knowledge of radiography, dentistry and lab methods

Why it suits me:

• I enjoy working with animals